Rachel Reeves says UK prepared for economic uncertainty as she begins spring statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves opened the spring statement with a tribute to the armed forces as she acknowledged challenging economic conditions in the aftermath of the US-Israel air-strikes on Iran. Subscribe to The Standard: https://www.standard.co.uk/register for latest breaking news from the UK, US and around the world, plus podcasts and features. Evening Standard on socials: Check out our full video catalog: youtube.com/channel/UC7RQon_YwCnp_LbPtEwW65w?sub_confirmation=1 Videos, daily editorial and more: https://www.standard.co.uk/ Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/TheLondonStandard Follow us on Twitter: x.com/theLDNstandard and Instagram: instagram.com/thelondonstandard